Italian leafy brassica for tender green shoots

sprouting turnip top seeds ‘Sessantina’ are an annual vegetable choice for gardeners who enjoy traditional Italian leafy brassicas. This variety, also known as rapini seeds and cima di rapa sessantina seeds, is grown for its slender stems, small elongated green leaves, and clusters of small yellow flower buds that resemble miniature broccoli heads. The flavour is characteristically aromatic and pleasantly pungent, making it a distinctive turnip greens seed variety for kitchen gardens.

Plant habit and harvestable edible parts

This broccoletto vegetable seeds selection develops an upright, rustic plant habit and is valued for producing many small, tender flowering shoots. Both the leafy tops and the developing flower stems are commonly used in cooking, offering a classic “Italian broccoli” style ingredient without needing large heads. As Brassica rapa, it fits well among brassica rapa seeds grown for leafy greens and sprouting shoots, and it is a popular option for mixed vegetable beds and seasonal garden rotations.

Seasonal fit for outdoor vegetable gardens

Chosen as sprouting turnip top annual seeds, this cultivar is typically associated with outdoor sowing from June to September and a harvest window from June to October, depending on local conditions. It suits gardeners looking for brassica rapa sprouting seeds that can provide repeated pickings of young shoots through the season. For best results, place in a sunny spot with ordinary, well-prepared garden soil and keep growth steady for consistent, uniform stems and buds.